The Los Angeles Dodgers finally have good news concerning the mysterious Mookie Betts stomach illness, which has kept him sidelined for over a week, including the two-game series in Tokyo.

Betts has lost 18 pounds from the sickness and has not been able to handle food, but the tides seem to be turning.

Here’s what manager Dave Roberts told reporters Monday, via The Athletic: “I do think Mookie’s turned a corner.” Betts is expected to play in Tuesday’s exhibition finale as the team approaches its domestic opener Thursday against the Detroit Tigers.

The all-world shortstop will be a welcome addition upon his return.

Since being inexplicably traded from the Boston Red Sox to Los Angeles in the 2020 offseason, Betts has continued his Hall of Fame trajectory.

In five seasons with the Dodgers, Betts has 162-game averages of 36 home runs, 100 RBIs, 17 steals, a .284 batting average, and a .902 OPS.

This is all while playing incredible defense in right field, at second base, and shortstop.

This is still a loaded lineup with or without Betts, but his professional approach in the box, power, and contact combination make him one of the toughest outs on a team filled with tough outs.

He is surely eager to get back on the diamond as he pursues a fourth World Series and second-straight for Los Angeles.

It does not seem like this illness will hinder Betts in the long run, but the weight loss, in particular, is something to watch for in the early goings of the season.

It will likely take at least a week for Betts to regain his playing weight and return to full form.